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Erandi's Braids

Author Antonio Hernandez Madrigal
Illustrated by Tomie dePaola
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$8.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Puffin Books
96 per carton
On sale Mar 19, 2001 | 9780698118850
Age 3-5 years
Reading Level: Lexile AD580L
Sales rights: World
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The yellow dress Erandi wants for her birthday will look beautiful with her long, thick braids. But Mama's fishing net is full of holes, and there isn't enough money to buy both a new net and a birthday dress. The only solution lies with the hair buyers from the city. But Mama's hair isn't nearly as beautiful as Erandi's. Will Erandi have to choose between her birthday present and her braids? This touching tale of love and sacrifice is sprinkled throughout with Spanish words and expressions.
"DePaola's work transports readers to the innocence and austerity of a timeless Mexican village." --Kirkus Reviews

"A touching story with the tenderness of O. Henry's 'Gift of the Magi'." --Booklist, starred review

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The yellow dress Erandi wants for her birthday will look beautiful with her long, thick braids. But Mama's fishing net is full of holes, and there isn't enough money to buy both a new net and a birthday dress. The only solution lies with the hair buyers from the city. But Mama's hair isn't nearly as beautiful as Erandi's. Will Erandi have to choose between her birthday present and her braids? This touching tale of love and sacrifice is sprinkled throughout with Spanish words and expressions.

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"DePaola's work transports readers to the innocence and austerity of a timeless Mexican village." --Kirkus Reviews

"A touching story with the tenderness of O. Henry's 'Gift of the Magi'." --Booklist, starred review

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